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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically 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 several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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