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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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