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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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