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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly 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 quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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