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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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