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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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