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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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