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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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