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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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