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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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