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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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