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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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