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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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