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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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