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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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