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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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