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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

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