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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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