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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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