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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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