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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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