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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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