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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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