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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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