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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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