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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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