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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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