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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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