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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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