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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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