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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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