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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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