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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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