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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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