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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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