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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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