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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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