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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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