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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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