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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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