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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 massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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