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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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