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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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