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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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