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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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