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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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