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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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