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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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