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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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