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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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