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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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