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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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