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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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