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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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