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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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