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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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