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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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