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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

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