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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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