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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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