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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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