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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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