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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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