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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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