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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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