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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online 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 a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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