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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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