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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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