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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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