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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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