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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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