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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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