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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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