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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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