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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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