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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC 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 several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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