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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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