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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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