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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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