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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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