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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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