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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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