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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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