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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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