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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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