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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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