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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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