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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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