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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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