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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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