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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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