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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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