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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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