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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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