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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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