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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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