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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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