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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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