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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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