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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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