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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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