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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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