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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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