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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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