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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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