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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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