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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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