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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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