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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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