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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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