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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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