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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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