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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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