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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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