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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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