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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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