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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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