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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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