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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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