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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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