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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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