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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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