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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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