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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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