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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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