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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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