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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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