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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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