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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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