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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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