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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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