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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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