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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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