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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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