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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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