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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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