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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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