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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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