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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly 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 a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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