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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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