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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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