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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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