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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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