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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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