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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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