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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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