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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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