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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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