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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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