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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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