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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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