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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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