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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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