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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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