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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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