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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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