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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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