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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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