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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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