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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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