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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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