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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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