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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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