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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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