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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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