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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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