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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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