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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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