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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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