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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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