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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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