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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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