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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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