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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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