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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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