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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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