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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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