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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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