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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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