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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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