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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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