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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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