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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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