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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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