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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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