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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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