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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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