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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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