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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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