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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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