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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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