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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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