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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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