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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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