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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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