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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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