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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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