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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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