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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free 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 distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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