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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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