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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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