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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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