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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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