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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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