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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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