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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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