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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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