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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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