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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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