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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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