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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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