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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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