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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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