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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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