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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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