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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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