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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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