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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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