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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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