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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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