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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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