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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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