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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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