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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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