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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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