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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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