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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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