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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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