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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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