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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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