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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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