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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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