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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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