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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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