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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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