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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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