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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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