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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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