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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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