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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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