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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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