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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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