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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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