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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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