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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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