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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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