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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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