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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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