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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

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