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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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