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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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