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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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