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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently 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 struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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