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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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