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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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