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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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