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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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