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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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