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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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