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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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