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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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