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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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