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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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