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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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