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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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