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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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