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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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