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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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