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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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