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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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