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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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