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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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