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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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