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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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