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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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