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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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