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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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