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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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