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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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