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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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