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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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