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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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