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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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