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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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