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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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