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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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