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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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