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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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