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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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