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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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