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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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