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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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