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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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