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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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