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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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