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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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