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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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