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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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