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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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