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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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