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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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