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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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