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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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