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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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