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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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