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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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