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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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