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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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