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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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