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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally 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 many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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