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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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