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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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