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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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