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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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