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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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