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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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