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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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