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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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