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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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