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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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