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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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