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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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