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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally 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 several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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