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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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