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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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