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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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