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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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