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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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