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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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