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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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