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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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