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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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