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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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