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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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