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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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