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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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