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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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