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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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