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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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