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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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