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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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