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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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