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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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