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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online education have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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