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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC 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 quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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