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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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