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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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