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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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