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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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