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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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