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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

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