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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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