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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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