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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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