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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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