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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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