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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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