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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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