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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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