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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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