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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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