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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are 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 quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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