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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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