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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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