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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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