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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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