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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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