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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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