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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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