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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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