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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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