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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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