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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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