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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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