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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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