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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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