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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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