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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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