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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually 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 quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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