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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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