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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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