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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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