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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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