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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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