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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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