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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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