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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free 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 topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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