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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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