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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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