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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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