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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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