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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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