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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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