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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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