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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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