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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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