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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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