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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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