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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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