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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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