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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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