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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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