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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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