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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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 massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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