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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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