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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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