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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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