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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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