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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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