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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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