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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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