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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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