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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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