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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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