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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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