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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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