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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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