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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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