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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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