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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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