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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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