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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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