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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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