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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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