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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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