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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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