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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly 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 a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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