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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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