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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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