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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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