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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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