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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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