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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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