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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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