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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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