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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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