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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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