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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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