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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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