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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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