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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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