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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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