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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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