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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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