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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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