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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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