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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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