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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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