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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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