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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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