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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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