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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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