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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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