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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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