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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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