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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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