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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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