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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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