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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly 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 many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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