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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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