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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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