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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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