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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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