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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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