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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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