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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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