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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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