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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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