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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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