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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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