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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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