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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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