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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students 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 topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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