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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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