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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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