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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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