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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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