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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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