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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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