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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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