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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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