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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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