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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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