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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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