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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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