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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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