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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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