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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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