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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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