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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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