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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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