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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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