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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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