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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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