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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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