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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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