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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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