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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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