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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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