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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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