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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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