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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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