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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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