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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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