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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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