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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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