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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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