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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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