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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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