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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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