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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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