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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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